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South Australia’s catastrophic harmful algal bloom now affects almost 30% of the state’s coastline, stretching from the Coorong in the state’s southeast to the seafood-rich Spencer Gulf to the west.

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‘I THINK I HAD HIM TOO AND HAD THIS EXACT CONVERSATION’: San Antonio woman gets into Uber. Then the driver starts talking about firearms

An Uber rider emotionally recounts the terrifying moment her driver began listing reasons she would be an easy target.

The Mary Sue

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.

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Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

It's hoped a $28 million funding package will help resolve an unprecedented environmentally disastrous algal bloom that's killing thousands of sea creatures.

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The lethal legacy of Aukus nuclear submarines will remain for millennia – and there’s no plan to deal with it

Australia’s future nuclear submarines will produce highly radioactive waste, and allies in the UK and the US still don’t have a safe place to store their own

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Snowtown murderer granted parole after decades in jail

Convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis is no longer considered a threat to the community and has been granted parole after 26 years in jail.

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Smelter rescue bolsters nation's critical metals future

Catastrophe has been avoided with the bailout of two smelters, says a union that now urges governments to safeguard the nation's metal manufacturing capability.

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Ex-MP sues premier for $2.3m over blackmail case

A former MP previously charged with attempting to blackmail SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is seeking $2.3 million in damages over the "malicious prosecution".

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'House of cards': disability lifeline as dominoes fall

Australia's second-largest disability employer has avoided sudden collapse but more trouble could be on the way for the strained sector.

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Fears another industry will fall victim to algal bloom

A peak industry body fears a toxic algal bloom gripping the coast has triggered a collapse in bookings, as the state government matches federal support funding.

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SA algae crisis ‘incredibly disturbing’ but federal government won’t declare natural disaster, Watt says

Greens’ Sarah Hanson-Young warns $14m in federal funding ‘nowhere near’ enough to support South Australian communities reeling from toxic algal bloom covering coast

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'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.

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Watt announces $14m for SA toxic algal bloom response – as it happened

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SA’s toxic algal bloom is twice the size of the ACT, has killed 13,800 animals and is filling even the experts with dread

Beaches are littered with fish carcasses and scientists warn they are only ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as underwater habitats deteriorate

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Hopes ‘monster swell’ coming to Australia’s southern coast may clear toxic algal bloom devastating marine life

Powerful waves could ‘eat away at the coastline’, forecasters say, but experts are crossing fingers for a silver lining

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Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

The federal environment department has sent representatives to investigate South Australia's algal bloom crisis as leaders face criticism for their response.

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Grave concerns for Indigenous man’s wellbeing after ‘close to 800 days’ in solitary confinement at SA prison

Aboriginal elder alleges he has been prevented from visiting Robert Barnes because he raised the matter with the state’s First Nations voice

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Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life

Fishing and tourism industries are struggling with the impact of a months-long algal bloom that has no end in sight, prompting calls for federal help.

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'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

The SA government says it is focused on "practical support" for industries affected by an algal bloom, but fishermen say they need more than licence fee relief.

The Guardian - AU

Warmer weather on the way after NSW records iciest June in almost 20 years

Queensland and NT shivered through decade lows as Victoria experienced coldest June minimum temperatures since 2017, Bureau of Meteorology says

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'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading

A toxic algal bloom that has killed tens of thousands of marine animals has spread into a capital city river.

The Guardian - AU

Multicolour menace: these hardy daisies love Australian conditions – and are taking over roadsides

Invasive Species Council says Gazania, a recognised weed in three states, should be removed from Australian nursery shelves

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Algal bloom turns coast into a 'marine graveyard'

A senator claims the federal government ignored warnings about a devastating toxic algal bloom, and has called for an investigation.

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Ex Beauty & The Geek Star Tamika Chesser ID’d As Suspect In SA Murder Investigation

The former reality star has been charged over the murder of Julian Daniel Story, whose body was found in a burning unit earlier this month.

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The drought in southern Australia is not over – it just looks that way

How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain – and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year.

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